Fragmented Wichita city notes mix arrivals and local notices
A jumble of names and places from Wichita and nearby towns lists arrivals, residences, and happenings. Mentions of Anthony Colwich Barrington and several individuals suggest a crowded social column with travel, health, and local business references, ending with a lightning strike report at South Freporia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Ata
A. York
Anthony
Tigde
Colwich
Bare
Barrington
Langton
Dude City
Chas Pitter
Sin Stege
du Yerthention
J. Mewragmetins
de Boas
Court House Foundation Bid Awarded to Wichita Steam Stone
The county commissioners and the architect selected the lowest responsible bid from Wichita Steam Stone Works for the new court house foundation at 8820 dollars excavation to start immediately and completion by October first. Several bidders failed to provide bonds as required. Wartime abduction and local weather notes follow in this extensive item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Court House Foundation
Wichita Steam Stone Works
Court House
THE
Guns
McLane & Martinson
Tuttle & Alford
Palace ‘& Jats
Ates
Strisconiground
Messrs. Mallance and Jaus
Jheles
Wichita Exhibit Car to Cincinnati Exposition
A Wichita led display of farm products and Wichita territory samples left for Cincinnati Exposition via the Frisco line. The car will arrive Friday under H L Pierce's supervision with ongoing shipments. the exhibit aims to show resources of the southwest centered on Wichita. Meanwhile Unitarian services covered atonement theories with Pastor N Hoveland and speaker Rev S Rogers scheduled for tomorrow. Sheriff Rabb recovered horse thief Jack Kennedy in Columbus after a pursuit across the state. The horse was pawned and may be recovered soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita’s
Cincinnati
St. Louis
San Francisco
Carl St. Gray
Frisco
Wichita
Imost
Aco
Mrr
H. L. Pierce
First Unitarian Church
N. Hoveland
Jesus
Ander
Christ
God
Rogers
Harkinson
Cristine
Whitfield
Columbus
Chantanga
Jehu Albartie
Newh ‘Allen
Laavenworth
Groner Borstner
Cigaritios
Mies
Arrest in West Side hide theft and other city incidents
Officer Lilly arrested a man who offered to sell stolen hides from a West Side butcher shop, confessing to petlil burglary as he claimed to provide medicine for a sick wife and child. The report also notes a fallen electric wire at Douglas and Main, warnings to travelers, and repair by an electrician, with further mentions of political events and a library notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hun
W. Clement Lentes
Charis
Ballance
Hendereen
Salou Sargyer
Lalsoaville
Mme Ghat
Sh. Halles
Uhlsey
Chas
Spurrier
Perywins
de Voheed
Ter Houm
Doeware
Wichita
Tiinois
Ameliort
Spurrier Wi Hitself
Lee Little Hoy
Lilly
West Side
West Douglas Avenue
W. Smith
Kellog Street
Douglas and
Main
Harmon
Wichita Fourth Annual City Directory Promises Growth
The 1888 Wichita City Directory reports population around 37 500 with estimates near 40 000, highlighting Wichita as the state’s largest city. It praises North the compiler, notes rapid building, new industries, and a robust economy, while comparing to Topeka and Kansas City. An incident closes with Officer Denels arresting a young man found fighting in Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Gsulin
Wep
Green
Ous
Kansas
Wichita
Kansas Cities
Leavenworth
Topeka
Laneworth
Kansas City
Kan
Rustom
Publishers
Directorien
Nifalo
Talllien Dol Jols
Harton Car
Ame Hock
Crawford
Exposition
Fromed
Sanne
Fairmount Line Extends Rail Supply and Street Expansion
The Wichita and Suburban line announces arrival of steel rails to extend its route by about a mile and a half through First Street to Third, with additional tracks planned. The Burton car works expansion near completion will enable car operation by week’s end. Five new open cars have been built in St. Louis and will service Fairmount once delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita & Suburban
Fairmount
Watrash
Fly Hit Compaoy
Burton Car Works
Samalay
St Jouls
Car Works
Police Court Faces Arrays of Minor Offences and Fines
Report from the city police court details multiple small charges and fines. Lew Priest, a known criminal figure, faced whisky and domestic allegations. John Doyle and Henry Coleman received sentences for disorderly conduct. Margie Messaper and Hyak were convicted of lesser offenses. Additional cases include petty larceny and accused theft, with several defendants awaiting or passing through sentencing and remand.
A Difference of Opinion on Sunday Street Car Incident
A Wichita daily opinion piece condemns public drunkenness and street violence, noting a white offender attacked by a black man and residents demanding formal punishment and a fine. It criticizes profanity toward women and children and praises law and order measures amid reports of Grant and Sherman campaign news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linather
Delaz
Codbell
Amusements at the Anders Cees
The town stage featured a string of acts led by Billy OBrien with a grateful wheat prize given to Miss Offie Maynard. Prof Andes and Prof Winal showcased performances while Carroll Ority and Johnny Slater contributed acts amid a bustling venue with audience turnout noted as strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy O'Brien
Offie Maynard
Andes
Siren Bs
Winal
Shetland
Carroll Ority
Inielery
Johnny Slater
Penitentiary Contract Case Highlighted in Court
Sheriff Hays sets tomorrow night as the deadline for action inside the penitentiary walls. John Curry and Jobo Albertie are named as two men contracted at Grand Darou by the Deserick court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
John Curry
Jobo Albertie
Grand Darou
Te Diserick Court
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A Ae P. Ee de
Murdock & Bro, Publishers and Proprietors
Ruth
Phe
Spite
Vien Pehl Lawrence
Fsdian
Harry
Gow
Fhecdine
St. Loos
Marcus Yours
Port Huron
Anidol
Saaechiin Ivekeridjy
Priser
Arwhoe
Dann Mikes
Medan
Crete
Wreirs
Kas
Jane Si
Oita
ME Cherem
Macrinans
Setaer el Senins Sicret
Uirand Avenue
Afraoou
Mt. Moldernean
Elmore Wilson
Lichtnino
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Kanyeos
Busse
Tinn
Unitarian Meeting
Xor
A. Strong
BR. Allen
Topeks
Democrata
Harrison
Indiana
Snd
Morten
Amas of
Com
Sedewick County Library
Ee Sedgwick
North's City Directory
Denels
Cobra
Earth
Fairmoun
East First and Third Streets
Tom Smith
Charles McCrin
vauTaney
Lew Priest
John Doyle
Wasp
Henry Coleman
Josuison
Lirey
Margle Messaaper
Slaith
Arentedd
Ari
Abe Min
C. Strong
Tony A. Jackeon
Wood
T. Alexis Jerry Va Sarpan
A. Patton
Samtel
Patton
Susan P. Pati
Fontee Jo Cluier
Frank iSrnstminn
Nettie Stevens
Sa GW
Bosch
Jaumes
Jaignent
Jnation
Hammond
Felwantee
Tibet
Ogrebien
Lavel
Justine Walker
Gsier
Swat
Glosser
Psst
Grant
Sherman
Amusemints
Anders Cees
Homer
Cornur Main
Tacasunt
Benevolent Society of the First Presbiyterian Church
Spal
Garver
North Market Street
H. L. Siupsox
L. F
L. J. Stephant
Oak Street
Bern
Jane
Saraparka
Beate Sarva Paridia
Davtix
Peti Bose
Srpeie
Sime & V. Barant
Ed Hood
Ali
New York
Bargain
Price Cy
China
Cash Henderson
North Main
Bitting Bros
Douglas Ave
Apsayr Lowse
Mecay
Evangwitede Tre
Will Maytower
Crona
Gill Abe Ware
Mtn
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